Kona Sarmiento

A Close-up look at Maui County's High School Athletes presented by Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

February 9, 2011

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Kona Sarmiento

FAMILY: Benjamin and Gayle Sarmiento of Wailuku

ACTIVITIES: Diving, fishing, spending time with family and girlfriend

FUTURE PLANS: Attending the University of Hawaii Maui College

Fact Box

Sports Spotlight students are selected by athletic officials from Maui County high schools and these profiles are compiled by the sports department of The Maui News. The Alexander & Baldwin Foundation makes a $200 donation in honor of each student athlete to their high school's athletic fund.

SPORTS LESSONS: "It has taught me a lot of respect and to be a great team player. Being an athlete allows you to build self-confidence because when your team needs you to make a play, you must know in yourself that you can do it."